27th June 2007
It goes without saying that the LLC is the media darling when it comes to choosing an entity for small businesses. In some cases, however, an LLC is at a disadvantage compared to an S Corporation.
Originating in the late 1970s in Wyoming, Limited Liab...
19th June 2007
A domain name is your address on the web, which can make it vitally important. So, what do you do when someone tries to move onto your yard?
If you work on the web at all, you know that domain names can be very similar. This raises the question of whe...
18th June 2007
Given the costs associated with hiring employees, a vast majority of businesses now hire independent contractors to build and/or maintain their websites. This raises a host of legal issues.
First and foremost, it should be a requirement that the perso...
18th June 2007
There are many ways to make money online including buying another website that may be a competitor or compliment to yours. When doing so, you need to watch out for IP problems.
The creation of a web business tends to be a herky-jerky event. Things can...
18th June 2007
When it comes time to start a business, many people just get on with the process without really thinking about issues like taxes, liability and business entities. This can lead to unintended consequences.
If you start a business and are the sole owner...
15th June 2007
Google often touts its motto as “do no evil,” but fails to follow through. The area of user privacy is one that Google is clearly abusing more than other companies, but is it all Google’s fault?
Data retention. It sounds like a boring IT issue, ...
04th June 2007
When considering business entities, it can be easy to lose the forest for the trees. Half the battle is simply understanding the different language used for LLCs and corporations.
When it comes to the language of business entities, the first issue is ...
14th March 2007
Many professionals are barred from forming limited liability companies or basic corporations for their practices. Instead, there only option is often to form a professional corporation.
When it comes to business entities, there are many forms a busines...
21st February 2007
If you own a business, sooner or later you are going to run into a situation where you screw something up. This situation can be an opportunity or disaster all depending on how you handle it.
To error is human, or so the cliché goes. If you are older...
21st February 2007
Whether you are just starting a new business or need a cash infusion, the idea of selling an ownership interest will come to mind at some point. The question is whether this is a good idea or not.
A business is in many ways the realization of a dream....
19th February 2007
Many a guru has opined on the keys to business success. While everyone has an opinion, I am going to focus on a more practical step you can take that will make a big difference.
So, what is this magical step? It is to find a good accountant. Not exact...
19th February 2007
If you are considering starting up a business, you are facing both an exciting and stressful time. To succeed, you should avoid the common mistakes many new business owners make.
The motivation to start a business is usually derived from a dream. You ...
17th February 2007
The limited liability company is a popular business entity choice for small businesses. One reason is the lack of formality, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t document certain decisions.
A limited liability company is a business entity that comb...
15th February 2007
Discussing a trademark in general is often difficult. Why? It has to do with the fact that you can trademark many things that are unique and entirely different.
When a person thinks of a trademark, most picture a logo of some sort. The swooping Coca C...
15th February 2007
Once you start conducting business, you are going to start running into the topic of intellectual property and trademarks. Understanding the role of a trademark will help you grasp why they are important.
A trademark is a unique form of intellectual p...
